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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26

THE LATE WILLIAM ARMIsTEAD CHRISTIAN,
PAYMAsTER u g. N.-Thc remains of this true
gentleman and very excellent officer have been
recently brought to the United States at the in
stance of his relatives in Virginia and reinterred
in the cemetery at Alexandria, where rest those
Of the mother of his children. he died while in
the service of the United States at Gibraltar in
Spain. on the Doth of August, 1852. He was Of
that family of Great Britain invariably styled by
the British croniclcrs "the ancient family" of
Ewanrigg Hall, in Cumberland and Milentown,
in the Isle of Man, bearing their family name
originally from the fact that they were among the
.ii1st, if not the first, converts TO Christianity in
the British Isles. They ntermarried at early pe-
RODS with the family of King Edward the First,
and that of the Dukes of Northumberland. Dur
ing the troublous times of Cromwell members of
the same family migrated to the Virginia colony.
from whom his uncle the latc Major Edward
Christian Marshal of Virginia; his cousin, the
Hon. Joseph Christian, of the Supreme Court Of
Virginia, and his aunt, Mrs. Letita Christian
Tyler, the wife of President Tyler, who died in
the Presidential mansion, in the city of Washing
ton, on the 10th of September, 1912, were line
ally descended. family distinguished for GEN.
turtles in both hemispheres for high attributes
and noble attanments, they have been continue
ally represented in the British Government since
the year 1920 to the present day, and in that of
Virginia from period antedating independence.
In this State they have multiplied and increased,
under the blessings of God, until it is estimated
that they gave to the Southern cause in the late
civil war one thousand soldiers. The distinguished
gentleman of whom this sketch is written, has q
number of relatives and connections residing in
Richmond.-Rich JVhig
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26

PRINTERS STRIKES induced the use of the
stereotyped plates, by which the demand
for printers was greatly reduced. The con-
tinuation and spread of such strikes has
stimulated genius to the invention of type
setting machines; and employers, to protect
themselves, are Fastening to furnish their
Offices with them The use of such machines
will reduce the demand for printers TO q
greater degree than was caused by the in
PRODUCTION of stereotyped places. The rule
to lot we'll enough alone is good one, but
it can not be taught to some people.
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while it has succeeded several times, the

while it has succeeded several times, the
latter never has.
The general impression here about the
Presidents assertions to the effect that ne
will not be candidate for reelection, Is
that while he did make them, they were in
the nature of Caesars declarations OF the i'm
perial purple, and that if the nomination be
offered him he will accept it without much
persuasion.
When Gen. Mcclellan took possession of
Arlington he had some Of the family furni-
ture packed up and sent to Washington for
safe keeping. 1t is still stored in the Smith
sonian Institute, where it occupies much
space that is badly needed for other pur,
poses. AS the officers OF that institute had
no authority to hire other storeroom for 1t
or TO return it to its rightful owners, they
requested the President to make some dispo-
sition of it. The President referred the mat
ter to Attorney General Garland, who, H.
stead Of advising the President to INFORM
Gen. Gusts Lee to come and take 1t away,
says that the great American Congress must
spend its time in considering what shal! De
done with some old hedsteads, bureaus, SIDE
boards and chairs, valuable only to the fam-
| lily in which they are helr-looms.
Owing to the softening OF the ground Dy
! the late rains, luo lluLuShoc NSi ''> =
raising stone on the west front OF the Cap
itol, fell this morning, severely inJuring
Thomas Riley, an Irish laborer, and less
severely a colored cart driver named
O'Brien, whose cart was crushed 1t was
thought at first that Riley was killed, but
he revived at the hospital, and at last &C
counts was improving.
People waited in front of Albaugh's Opera
House all OF last night, even during the rain,
so as TO be ready for the opening of the box
Office this morning to buy tickets for the
Patti opera to night. BY day light long
line had been formed, and gentleman who
took his place in it at six o'clock left at elev
en-, worn out, and with 60 people still ahead
of him. 1t was given out that not more than
ten tickets would be sold to any one man,
but it was soon reported that one hundred
had been sold to one spectator, and that the
whole of the family circle had been sold to
three man. Spectators were passing along
the line offering tickets at twice the price
they paid for them. Upto noon the receipts
had been 50. 100 1t is estimated that the
house will be worth $4,000.
Sir Edward Thornton and MIR. 5. M
Braithwaite, the agents of the foreign hold
ers of Virginia bonds, and the formers sec
re!ary, Mr.. Bouverie, are expected here or
the New York express this afternoon, or
their way to Richmond to consult with
Joint committee of the Virginia legislature
y -. b., oeftlement of the Virginia debt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26
Deafllin a Vat.

ST.. LOUIS, April ga special from Tope-
ka, Kansas, says: Henry Maggie, employed
at Herder's vinegar factory, in painting in
side of an immense vat, using patent pre-.
paration emitting a very strong odor, was
overcome by the odor. A fellow workman
went to the vat to render him assistance
but before he could get rope around his
body he felt dizzy and was compelled TO get
out of the vat as quickly as possible. The
unfortunate lna.i ~es bevond Fesuscitaton
when his body was removed
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chief actor.
Rivers Rising.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, April 26.-The river
has been rising rapidly during tbs past few
days, and last night reached the danger line
G feet on the guage. A large portion OF tie
bottom land in this vicinity is covered with
water, and the river is still rising at the
rate of over al inch sn hour. News from
Jasper says the Potoks river is at an alarm
ing height and is still rising. The mills,
factories, lumber yards and many dwellings
have water 10 them fcom one to four feet
deep. The Louisville, Evansville and s..
Louis Airline r. r. depot is surround.
ed by water, and the country between Jas.
per and Huntingburg is one vast island
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26

SOME NORTHERN capital has already
come here, and appearances indicate that
more is on its way. But the timidity of
capital is proverbial. 1t seeks the protection
of wise, competent and conservative gov
eminent, municipal as we'll as State and ma
tionaI, and gives wide berth to any other
kind. Therefore, if those who are arrang-
ing and preparing tickets for the city cleo
ton to be held here next month have the
real interests of the city at heart, it be-
hooves them to put on those tickets the
names of coed, true and tried men, so that
if elected there may be nc doubt about the
honest and efficient management of the
city's eta re, as the mere suggestion of such
q doubt would be sufficient to keep away
much capital that otherwise might come
hare
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26
Saved HerseIrby Swimming.

New YORK, April 26.-Kate Fisher
Girl about 16 years old, was found by a
canal boat captain in the water ciingiug to
the spiles underneath a dock at the foot Of
East 2sth street early this morning She
said that she had been there for
ten hours, and had been flung into the water
by young ruflian who had tried to assault
her, bar had been deferred from his purpose
by her struggles and outcries. She said she
was q good swimmer and thus had saved
her life when tossed into the river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26
Fight at syediing-EIopement and
Murder.

ST. LOUIS, Mo, April pa special from
the City of Mexico says "The guests who
assembled to celebrate the marriage of Be.
motto Hernandez and Juanita Alyidez, near
Merida, in Yucatan, became involved in a
general fight Seven of them, including the
groom, were killed.
1.-THE wife OF Moreno ranchman in Ia
maulpas, recently eloped with the son of q
Deighbor while her husband was away.
They got three days start and travelled to-.
ward the interior. Moreno followed ard
overlook them at hotel. He located their
room and waited until late hour. Going
to the door, he raped quietly. The youth
opened it and was shot dead at the first fire.
Mrs. Moreno sprang from the bed and ran
to the window. Before she could lump her
husband emptied his revolver, four bullets
taking effect. Moreno examined the wounds,
satisfied himself that they would prove ia.
tai, drew sheath knife and stabbed him.
self to the heart, falling across the body of
the unconscious woman, who died in a few
hnurc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26

TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL %.
GENERAL MAHoNE's Washington organ,

GENERAL N1AuOINE D '"SHA'6'oA O'o NN'
the Republican, says:
"A Young man coming from one of our
first families in Alexandria said the other
day, when asked aboutthe Arrow Steamship
Cimpany's location there: oh, the best
people don't want such things it will bring
several hundred dirty mechanics to the city,
and we dont't like that"
Aud yet the Republican pretends to nave
the welfare of Virginia at heart, and to be
actuated in all it says about the State by
desire to induce men and money to avail
themselyes of the attractions she offers to
both. Now man with sense enough to
write the quoted paragraph must know that
no BODY except born simpleton would have
uttered such foolish words as those referred
to. and that consequently they were not
worth repeating, except for the deliberate
purpose of injuring, to the extent OF his
power, the city whose interests he processes
to subserve. And, what's more. unless he
can name the man who made the remark
which he delights to spread among the re
publicans of Washington city, every reasona-
BILE person who has seen it will doubt the eX-
istence of that man, and have strong ground
for believing that its real author is the man
who penned the paragraph 10 which it is
contained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26
The schnaebeIes Affair.

PARIS. April ga Cabinet council va.
to-day held to consider the SchnaebeIes
affair NJ Flourens, Minister of Foreign
Affairs, read long dispatch from NJ. Her
bette, tho French Ambassador at Berlin
describing an interview he had had with
Count Herbert Bismarck, the German For
eign Minister, in relation to the arrest OF
NJ. Schnaebees. In view of this interview
the Cabinet telegraphed fresh orders to N.
Herbette.
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Fire and SUPPOSED Eoss OF Ia

PITTSBURGH, Apr. 26-At LIS this morn
ing fire broke out in the four story builGing
of Willis Brothers, grocers, corner of Lacock
and Cory Streets Allegheny. Eleven per
sons were in the building, three of WHOM
were seriously injured, one By jumping
from window, and two by sulocatoo, AID
another, Sophie Boles, it is feared has been
burned or smothered to death. Loss 600
partially covered by insurance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Victor Hugo leaves an estate valued at
$4,000.
The Pope has offered to mediate in the
SchnaebeIes affair.
Rev. DR.. julius E. Grammer is talked Of
for Bishop of Delaware.
It is reported that Rev. DR.. McGlynn, Of
New YORK, will be suspended from his pas
toral functions
The Ghilzais have defeated the Ameer's
troops, and killed 100 of them at Baboo
Castle, near Khelat.
Jacob F. Wyckof, a broker, of New York,
has made an assignment, with preferences
amounting to about $4,000.
At the consistory to be held in May the
Pope will create Dominican Father Bausa
and Monsignor Paloti cardinals.
Ex-Gov Robert E. Pattison, of Pennsyl-
vana, has accepted the presidency of the
new Chestnut street National Bank, OF Phil
adelpha.
By the explosion of bombshell at Har'
per's Ferry yesterday, which two men were
trying to get the rowder out OF, SIX persons
were seriously injured.
A special session of the Iowa legislature
will probably be called 20 legislate against
the extortions of the railroads under the in
teratate commerce law.
Rev. Daniel Marker. while preaching
Sunday evening in the Methodist Church at
Marinsburg, W. Va, was stricken with ap
cplexy and died in short time.
The Massachusetts Legislature has passed
bill providing for the employment OF
police matrons at all police stations in cities
containing populations of 5000 or over.
1t is understood that the Grand Trunk
Railway has agreed to pay Barnum $4,000
for the loss of the elephant Jumbo, and to
haul the circus's eighty cars over its rails
free during the coming season.
The Presbyterian and Baptist ministers Of
Baltimore have entered a protest before
Mayor Hodges against the ordinance to give
City Spring lot to the Catholic Sisters Of
Mercy for an emergency hospital.
Emperor William has sent beautiful
diamond bracelet as wedding present to 0
Jewish maiden whom he used to see at Q
window opposite his hotel at Gar Elm, and
in whom he took an interest. He ass asked
her to come to Gastein yearly during his so.
journ there. The young lady. whose name
is Kern. is to be married to a merchant
named Kilian, at Iglau. in Moravia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26

A young Philadelphia engaged to a
young lady recently adopted novel method
of getting married, and embarking upon
limited express train for Chicago with q
party of invited friends and relations, the
ceremony took place soon after leaving
Philadelphia. An informal reception was
then held while the train was in rapid mo.
ton, followed by wedding breakfast. On
reaching Harrisburg the guests left and re.
turned to Philadeshia, while the married
pair proceeded on their tour to the West
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26

How VULTUREs FIND CARRIoN.-The
methods by which yultures find carrion is
disclosed by their habit of distributing them
selves like sentinels over wide tracts Of
country. Their keen eyes, as they circle
over miles Of territory, scan every object,
telesraphing to the adjoining sentinel,
manv miles away, the discovery of prey.
In this way, during the Crimean war; it is
said that the vulIures OF northern Africa
fiocked in scores around the contendiDg
armies, coming from thousands of miles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26

DEsIcCATED BODIES FROM DAKOTA
Five bodies taken by miner from cave in
the Bad Lands of Dakota and sent to the
Smithsonian Institution are simply dried up,
not petrifed They are, however, in re-
msrkable state of preservation. Scientific
men who have seen them Fay they belong
to race which existed 1000 years ago.
This will bea very important addition 10
the collection of desiccated bodies now on
exhibition in the national museum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26

v BEECHER EXERCIsED.-There has
much talk of the physical exercise
|Ir. Beecher took, but one of the earli-
ID most amusing features OF it remains
mentioned. When budding fame
upon him he very quickly discovered
man could not safely drive his brain
|scontinuous high pressure without at
Rme time exercising his body. His
Hswere then small and his domestic
|indings very modest. But he had q
dry and roomy cellar. He procured
delivered there load of sand. One
q shoveled it from one end of the cell
the other, and the next day he shovel
back to the old position. This be con-
until his brother Tom discovered it,
rove him to the more intelligent and
some exercises Of the gymnasium.
Story comes privately from Rev. DR..
j, of Cleveland, to whom Mr.. Beecher
III told it.-Gncinnat Enquirer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26
DccIinaii0m.

WASHINGTON, April 2G.-It is understood
that Lieutenant Colonel Lazello has de
clined an appointment to succeed Lieutenant
Colonel Scott, deceased, in charge Of the
publication OF the rebellion records" As
sistant Adjutant General Vincent is spoken
of as likely to receive the appointment.
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Postponed.

LONDON, April 26.-Dr. Parker, of the
City Temple, has received so many Letters
urging him against going to Brooklyn in
June to conduct a memorial service in honor
of the late Henry Ward Beecher, owing to
fears that the heat may then lie excessive.
that he has resolved to postponed his visit
to that city until October.
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Forbidden by Russia. &c.

ST. PETERSBURG. April 26.-The Govern
ment has prevented the Russian admirers OF
Gen. Bouanger, the French Minister of War,
from sending him sword of honor, on the
ground that such an act would create err
roneous impressions in regard TO Russia's
foreign policy. NJ deGiers, Foreign Minis
ter. will remain in office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26

A Georgian relates that some years ago
while he was deer hunting, buck was
started that was seen to carry on its horne q
round, white object. The deer was shot
and its burden proved to be a human skull.
One of the sharp horns had been driven in
to it so far that the buck could not dislodge
it. There are tragic possibilities in the
story
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26

a Grass Valley newspaper is responsible
for the statement that rats in some Idaho
mines became so hungry during recent
shut down of nearly month that thew man
aged to unscrew the oil cans used about the
machine drills, and satisfied their hunger
by sticking their tails into the oil and then
sucking them,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26

George Williams and Ebenezer Green.
both colored, ate hard boiled eggs the other
night in Chicago on wager of $40. The
rules compelled the contestants to she'll
their own eggs and eat them without the as.
sistance of liquid in any form. Green stop.
ped on his seventeenth egg, and Williams
won, eating eighteen in "a minutes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26

A citizen of Carson, New, tried to cross
the railroad track the other day in advance
of an approaching express train. de STUD
bed his toe fell, and was in danger OF beng
run over, when an agile Piute Indian, at
great personal peril, dragged him OH the
track. The citizen thereupon pulled out
500 gold piece and handed it to the Indian
saving. "Old pard you've earned it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26

COURT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-Nor-
folk and Western Railroad Company vs.
Shippers Compress Company. Argued By
Robert NJ. Hughes, esq, for plaintiff in error
and William B. Martin for defendent in
error and submitted.
Norfolk and Western Railroad Company
VS.. Burge Argued by Robert NJ. Hughes,
esq.,, for plaintiff in error.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26
Killed by IA Brother Burglar.

GALVESTON, Tex, April ga special 10
The Nelrs from Laredo says: NTaraiauo Gar.
i've: was shot AID killed here early yeser-
day morning by Theodore Sandus 1t seems
a programme had been arranged by Gar
liver, Sandus and others to rob tie Milmo
National Bank, and that CARVER divalged
the plot to the authorities houce the kill.
ing Of the latter by Sandus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26
Election.

NoGALEs, A. T., April 2G.-Election for
State officers was held yesterday in Sonomr
Mexico. Col. Lorenzo Torres was elected
Governor over Jose NJ. May torena By p
large majority. Ramon Corral was elected
Vice Governor. The new Governor is not a
relative Of the present incumbent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26
Prize Fight.

New YORK, April 26.-Jack Hopper, Of
this city, and Mike Cushing, of New Jerary
light weights, fought twenty five rounas,
up the Hudson river, at daybreak this
morning, in one hour and thirty.nine mia.
utes. Although Cushing broke an arm in
the eighteenth round, he continued gamey.
Hopper finally won.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26

During severe storm recently at HecIa,
Pa, large flocks of wild geese and ducks tiy-
ing northward were driven down, and then
were attracted by the light of the coke
ovens Many birds fell upon the ovens and
foundered around, dazed By the light or
singed by the heat, and about ten swans
and twenty ducks we're captured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26

A Western farmer dropped pocketbook
containing 5000 in greenbacks while at
work. 1t was picked up by pig, which
chewed it until it began to taste badly. and
then he spit it out in pieces as he trudged
along the pasture. All that could be found
was sent to the Treasury Department at
Washington, where enough remnants were
discovered to en.ite the farmer to $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26

George Maxwell and Henry Niles had a
desperate fight in Leadvile, Col, over a
gambling debt They fought until unable
to longer stand on their feet, then went to
the floor in dead lock. They then began
to bite eech other, taking mouthfuls OF flesh
from the face, nippng off fingers and noses
until the crowd thoroughly sickened. tore
them apart. and carried them to their lodg-
incs. Niles will probably die
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26
The Florida Scnatorsllip.

TALLAHAssA, Fla, Apr. 26.-In the Leg
isature TO day The vote for United States
Senator was: Blozham, 81 Perry, q ;
Pssco, % ; scattering 70; Goodrich, rePnb-
li,an, II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26
Another Conspiracy.

SOFIA, April pa fresh Zankofist or
pro Russian conspiracy has been discovered
here. Several men who formerly were ofi-
GERS in the Bulgarian army have been az.
rested for actual participation in the new
movement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26
Launched.

LONDON, April 26.-Mr Bells racing cut
ter Thistle, which is to go to America to
compete for the America IS cup, was launch
ed this morning. The spectators were ia.
vorably impressed with her appearance.
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he inquired for him. The truth was not
told him and strict investigation showed
conclusveIy he retained no remembrance of
the awful tragedy in which he had been the
chief actor.
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Unveiled.
movement

CHARLESTON, S. c., April 2G.-The Cal
houn statue was unveiled to day in the
presence of an immense concourse Of people,
among whom were all the chief man Of the
State and many prominent visitors. There
was grand parade on the occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26

Joseph O'Brien. of Cleveland, says that
ne once examined swallows nest, in which
were two young birds. Around the leg of
one of them horsehair had been closely
wound. Mr. O'Brien removed the hair and
fourd that the leg had been broken. He
thinks that this was genuine case of bird.
surgery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26
Fatal ARRAY.

DRESDEN Ont, Apr. 26.-During quar-.
rel to day between Thomas Wildly and Jas.
Moore, both colored, Moore drew a pistol
and shot Wildly dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26
Death of Mrs. Rcckwith

ATLANTA, Ga, April 26.-Mrs. Beckwith,
wife of Rt. Rev. ]. W. Beckwitb, Episcopal
Bishop of Georgia, died in this city this
morning
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-04-26

Tn boring an arte-ian well at Eureka,
Gal thev found charred wood at five hun.
dred feet, and pieces of she'll and parts of
the skeleton OF bird at $50 feet.